About

Modern Networks is a leading provider of IT managed services to the UK’s commercial property sector and medium sized enterprises.

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About Modern Networks

Modern Networks was established in 1999. Today, the company is a leading provider of managed IT services to the UK’s commercial property sector and medium-sized enterprises. We have offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (HQ), Cambridge, Guildford, Exeter, and Central Manchester. We are Microsoft, HP and Cisco certified partners. We are also an independent Internet Service Provider (ISP). We currently provide IT, business broadband and telecom services to 2,000+ commercial properties, 160 shopping centres, 60 retail parks, and 45 business and science parks.

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Our history

  1. Company founded by Matthew Reeve.

  2. Opened first office in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

  3. Opened London office to support company expansion.

  4. Modern Networks wins UK-wide framework agreement with Savills Plc.

  5. Company launches own ISP network.

  6. MN successfully delivers £3m project to migrate 12 intu shopping centres.

  7. Horizon Capital invests £40m in Modern Networks.

  8. The company acquires Response IT and Bridge Fibre.

  9. The company acquires the Bluegrass Group, Exeter, Devon.

  10. The company acquires Wave9, a specialist MSP for schools, academies and trusts.

Senior management team

The Senior Management Team (SMT) drives the business forward to realise its goals. Headed by Matthew Reeve, CEO, the SMT is responsible for the overall strategy of the business, delivering the mission and vision of Modern Networks.

Matthew Reeve

Matthew Reeve

Chief Executive Officer

James Tizzard

James Tizzard

Managing Director

Chris Collinson

Chris Collison

Commercial Director

Michelle van Lelyveld

Michelle Van Lelyveld

Operations Director

Daniel Parker-Lee

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Careers at Modern Networks

Modern Networks is a growing IT managed services provider. We have offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, on the outskirts of Cambridge, Guildford, Surrey, Exeter, Devon, and central Manchester. We invest in our people to develop their experience, skills, and qualifications to enhance their personal development and career progression.

If you would like to join one of our fun, friendly, busy teams, and have the skills and experience to contribute to servicing our client’s IT infrastructure and communications needs, please send your CV to recruitment@modern-networks.co.uk to be considered for any of our open positions.

We offer a competitive salary with 25 days holiday + bank holidays per annum (pro-rata). Working hours are Monday to Friday – 37 ½ hours per week. Additional benefits on satisfactory completion of your probationary period include a health plan, pension, life assurance, shopping discounts scheme, childcare vouchers and bike-to-work scheme.

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Sustainability

We believe that businesses are responsible for achieving good environmental practice and operating in a sustainable manner. We are therefore committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance as an integral and fundamental part of our business strategy and operating methods. It is our priority to encourage our customers, suppliers, and all business associates to do the same. Not only is this sound commercial sense for all; it is also a matter of delivering on our duty of care towards future generations. Modern Networks is ISO 14001 certified, which is an internationally recognised standard that sets out the requirements for our environmental management system. It helps us improve our environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and the reduction of waste.

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Community

Modern Networks is very active within our local community. The company is a proud sponsor of the Hitchin Ladies Rugby Football Club. Working with Hitchin Rotary Club, the company is a sponsor of annual events such as the Hitchin Beer and Cider Festival and Hitchin Hard Half Marathon. Members of staff regularly organise cake sales and similar fundraising activities for both local and national charities. The company also organises occasional social events such as pub quizzes, trips to the theatre, summer barbeque and Christmas parties. Our Hitchin office is a dog-friendly environment, which we have found to be good for morale, health, and well-being.

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Our partners

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Our awards and accreditations

Modern Networks has a proven track record of awards and accreditations that demonstrates our commitment to our vision, mission, and organisational values.

Cloudtango MSP Select UK Award 2023
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